TheBearman wrote:
I use the lever release version, but my kit is all RRS (clamps/plates). That is a consideration when making your choice. Some brands of lens/camera plates may not lock in a lever clamp as well as others. I think the major brands will, like Kirk, so you should keep this in mind.
As for RRS tripods, I believe they are as good or better is some aspects than Gitzo. I moved from a 3 series Gitzo to a 3 series RRS. The Gitzo had a fixed center column which I found problematic and wanted a systematic style. I find that the RRS is much more stout matching a 4 series Gitzo on specs (almost 5 series).
Both are well made and I don\'t believe you won\'t go wrong with either brand.
1. To be fair. Gitzo have a lot of tripods without center column (including series 3) So if you don\'t like to have a column, you should have bought one of their Systematic tripods without column.
2. The RRs series 3 tripod does not match a Gitzo series 4 or 5 on specs. it\'s nearly the opposite. A RRS series 3 can nearly match the Gito series 2 systematic tripod on specs. And is way behind a series 5.
(in real life both brands are very stable and good)
May 19, 2013 at 10:01 AM
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